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The Abyssinian and Old Gus Went for a Slow Wagon Ride

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A weathered wooden wagon rolls across the lawn, and its two passengers are enjoying the ride. A cinnamon Abyssinian sits upright in the cart, ears alert and green eyes gazing off to the side. Next to her, a tortoise sits with his head stretched out, shell filling half the wagon. A rope trails from the front, and a wooden fence and leafy garden roll by in the background.

Wagon rides can be a gentle way for pets to see the yard, as long as they are slow and supervised. Abyssinians are adventurous cats who enjoy new views, and they can be trained to walk on a harness and leash. Tortoises should be kept low to the ground and secure, and a wagon with high sides is safer. Never let the wagon tip, and never leave pets in it unattended. Ask your vet for tips on safe outdoor time for both cats and reptiles.

We can call the tortoise Gus. He seems to be enjoying the scenery, and the Abyssinian looks proud, as if she were the one at the reins. The wheels turn slowly, the leaves crunch, and the yard rolls by. It is an unhurried trip, and neither of them has a destination in mind. The ride is the whole point. A leaf drops onto the wagon and nobody minds.

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